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title: "Impact review of Defra Grant in Aid to the ACRE Network"
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# Impact review of Defra Grant in Aid to the ACRE Network

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c778b260-b2f6-4100-a67f-a95e1d70bfc3

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently awarded a contract titled "Impact review of Defra Grant in Aid to the ACRE Network". This contract falls under the category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th November 2018, and the awarded contract period commenced on 3rd December 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2019. The total contract value amounts to £84,431, and the work will take place across various delivery addresses, including those in the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and consultancy services. Companies that possess expertise in rural development and can demonstrate the ability to assess outcomes effectively will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with Defra’s procurement process could enable these businesses to expand their portfolio and contribute strategically to initiatives aimed at enhancing rural economies in the UK.

## Notice

To provide a research project aiming to assess the outcomes achieved for rural communities by means of Defra's grant-in-aid to Action for Communities in Rural England (ACRE) and the wider ACRE Network. The study also aims to gather detailed evidence to help inform decisions about Defra's future financial support for ACRE and the ACRE Network and how those organisations should contribute to the Defra commitment to promoting 'a thriving rural economy' in the future. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba84a536-ab61-42d3-83a9-3d0f6c9111a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,431 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2018 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba84a536-ab61-42d3-83a9-3d0f6c9111a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba84a536-ab61-42d3-83a9-3d0f6c9111a1
  31st December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/095115f3-66a2-4867-93e2-56faa70b6428
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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